A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1639261 Details
Epoch: 75 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1639591 epoch_slot_no: 19591 block_no: 1639184 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2018-10-08 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4366eb243194c9f70f2cc237f1b968db59bcc72e9929aa7bab7e23545983602eBlock Operator
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